Obituaries

Randolph George Smith, age 72 of Ithaca, passed away peacefully at his home. Randy was born April 17, 1952 in Jackson, Michigan. He was a proud veteran, joining the US Army in 1970. After retiring from the military, Randy enjoyed golfing, hunting, and being in the outdoors, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his son and grandsons golfing....

Jacqueline (Jackie) Darlene Bowen was 87 years old when she passed from this life.  She and her husband Bill are long time residents of Ithaca.  She is survived by Bill, her two sons Craig (Wilsonville, OR) and Kent, his wife Renata (Gaylord, MI) grandchildren Kyle & his wife Ashley (Plymouth, MI), Katie & her husband Tony (Waltham, MA), Corbin...

Scott Allan Monroe, 59, of Ithaca, died recently in his home. He was born September 9, 1964 to Robert N. and Linda Monroe. Scott graduated from Ithaca High School in 1983 and held jobs with Petticoat Junction in Alma, Michigan and also as a custodian with the Alma School System.

He is survived by a stepdaughter, Anya; ...

Reba was born on March 1, 1921 to Ray and Clara (Smeltzer) Benson in Layfayette Township near Ithaca, Michigan. In 1942 she married Royce I. Howd and made her home with him in Lansing. They celebrated their 50th anniversary before he passed away in 1992.

Reba graduated from Ithaca High School in 1939, later attending Central Michigan...

Carol Ann Merchant has gone home to be with her Lord on July the 27th.

Carol Ann was born to Paul Dawkins and Lorna Charlotte (Burnham) Petro on November 7, 1942 at their home outside of St Louis, Michigan. She was educated at Mull School (corner of Van Buren and Bagley) through the 6th grade then went...

Robb Clifford Coleman, II, age 32, of Lansing, MI, passed away.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. The family requests in honor of Robbie...

Lewis Albert Becker, Sr., age 86, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John XXIII Parish of Hemlock, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 151 St. Mary’s Dr., Hemlock, MI 48626 at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 7, 2021,  with Rev. Fr....

Jodie Sue Laverty Haas, age 41, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Lisa Freeman officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday an hour prior to...

Terry (Buck) Chubb was born on March 16, 1956 to Lewis and Mary Chubb in Carson City MI. His memory will continue on through his wife Nina Chubb, sister Janet Gascho, several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends.  Terry was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. Terry drove wrecker and was considered to...